Earl Shane

Hawkins

Earl Shane (Squirrel) Hawkins, 45, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1979, in Versailles, Kentucky, to the late William Russell Hawkins and Betty Jo Casey Hawkins. Shane was a graduate of Anderson County High School and pursued a career in construction shortly after. He served as a Superintendent for US Framing, where one of his notable projects included helping to rebuild the historic Old Commonwealth Distillery. A true jack of all trades, Shane was always handy and hardworking. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding four-wheelers and traveling. He was also a member of Tyrone Baptist Church. Shane is survived by his wife, Kathryn Mae Meredith Hawkins; children, Dallan Tanner Hawkins (Ashlyn), William Brooks Hawkins, Makaya Ballinger (Tyler), and Benjamin Ballinger; sister, Serina Renee Cooke (Brian); grandchild, Nova Leigh; nephew, Dylan Hawkins; nieces, Megan Hawkins (Steven) and Alexis Cooke (Aidan); great-nephew, Bradley Hudson; great-nieces, Blessing Bechestein, Kynlee Hudson, and Kloe Hudson; mother of his children, Jillian Baker; and his beloved fur baby, Prince. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at Saffell House Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Saffell House Funeral Home with a graveside service immediately following at Lawrenceburg Cemetery at 2 p.m.. Brother Noel Cotton will be officiating the service. Pallbearers will be B.J. Perry, Greg Richardson, William Richardson, Bryson Inabitt, Tom Catlett, Dallan Tanner Hawkins, William Brooks Hawkins, and Benjamin Ballinger. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Scott, Greg Scott, Tom English, Margaret Cotton and all Shane's nieces and nephews. Saffell House Funeral Home is proud to handle the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.saffellhousefh@gmail.com